Use a software program or graphing utility to solve the system of linear equations. (If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION. If the system has an infinite number of solutions, set
x4 = t
and solve for x1, x2, and x3 in terms of t.)
x1	 + 	0.5x2	 + 	0.33x3	 + 	0.25x4	 = 	−3.9
0.5x1	 + 	0.33x2	 + 	0.25x3	 + 	0.21x4	 = 	−2.1
0.33x1	 + 	0.25x2	 + 	0.2x3	 + 	0.17x4	 = 	−1.2
0.25x1	 + 	0.2x2	 + 	0.17x3	 + 	0.14x4	 = 	−0.6
(x1, x2, x3, x4) =

The solution to the system of linear equations is:

\[
x1 = -15, \quad x2 = 30, \quad x3 = 45, \quad x4 = -75
\]

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1. What methods can be used to solve a system of linear equations with more than 3 variables?
2. How does Gaussian elimination work to solve such systems?
3. What is the significance of matrix representation in solving systems of equations?
4. Can graphing utilities always handle systems of equations with four unknowns?
5. What are the conditions for a system to have an infinite number of solutions?

**Tip:** When solving larger systems of equations, matrix methods like Gaussian elimination or using matrix inversion can be very efficient.

Use a software program or graphing utility to solve the system of linear equations. (If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION. If the system has an infinite number of solutions, set x4 = t and solve for x1, x2, and x3 in terms of t.) x1 + 0.5x2 + 0.33x3 + 0.25x4 = −3.9 0.5x1 + 0.33x2 + 0.25x3 + 0.21x4 = −2.1 0.33x1 + 0.25x2 + 0.2x3 + 0.17x4 = −1.2 0.25x1 + 0.2x2 + 0.17x3 + 0.14x4 = −0.6 (x1, x2, x3, x4) =

Solve the system of linear equations involving four variables using Gaussian elimination and matrix methods. This problem covers advanced linear algebra concepts, including the existence and uniqueness theorem, matrix inversion, and Gaussian elimination. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12 or college level.

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